Engineering Technician 1-5

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Under the supervisor of an Engineer 6, Geotechnical Research Manager, this position is responsible for implementing highly technical research in the area of geotechnical engineering. This program encompasses a full spectrum of transportation technology and operations incorporating widely diverse infrastructure areas ranging from geotechnical design, geotechnical foundation and earthwork requirements, conducting and supervising laboratory and field testing, collecting and summarizing laboratory and field data. Projects include formalized research studies and technical assistance projects. The staff of Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) has strived to merge resources of state government and universities to help identify, develop, and implement new technology to improve the state's transportation system. Since its creation by the legislature in 1986, LTRC has grown to national prominence through its efforts to improve transportation systems in Louisiana. The center conducts short-term and long-term research and provides technology assistance, engineering training and continuing education, technology transfer, and problem-solving services to DOTD and others in the transportation community. LTRC's goal is to merge the resources of state government and universities to identify, develop, and implement new technology to improve the state's transportation system.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Applicants who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana will be considered, but must obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the unit’s federal and state funded research program in the area of expertise; identifies problems, develops research programs, writes proposals, conducts and supervises laboratory and field testing, collects and summarizes laboratory and field data; conducts research and disseminates research findings through publications, technical summaries and the presentation of research papers; develops and conducts department-wide implementation programs based on research findings to include sampling and testing procedures, specifications and to improve department operations, methods and procedures through workshops, seminars and other training sessions; evaluates new products and techniques to optimize the use of high quality materials and processes; and provides indirect supervision and training to staff.
• Provides technical engineering assistance to officials within and outside of the department using information comprised of state-of-the-art technology.
• Participates in coordinated research studies and activities at the national level cooperating with university researchers, state and federal agencies, and industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed